Body found near Santa Fe Trailhead in Monument

A man's body was discovered on March 19 near the Santa Fe Trailhead in Monument, according to the local police. They received the first report around 2:04 p.m. The body was located near Third Street and Vista Montana Lane. Authorities currently find no evidence of foul play, and the cause of death will be determined by the El Paso County Coroner's Office. The 22nd annual Spirits of Spring event is set for April 9 at The Antlers Hotel. This event, organized by the Gleneagle Sertoma Club, aims to raise funds for local organizations that support youth, the hearing impaired, and families of first responders and military members. Attendees can enjoy food tastings from local restaurants and beverages provided by Cheers Liquor Mart. Various gift baskets will be available through silent auction, and some premium items will be auctioned live. The Educational Opportunity Foundation (EOF) of the Black Forest announced that its annual scholarship award banquet will also take place on April 9. This year marks the EOF's 60th anniversary, and they invite former board members and scholarship recipients to join the celebration. Those interested should RSVP by April 1. Kohl's has announced that its Monument store will feature a Sephora at Kohl’s section this year. This location joins over 100 others in offering a curated beauty shopping experience. Customers can expect an easier navigation of beauty products in small-format shops across more than 1,100 stores. In a separate case, the El Paso County Coroner's Office has shared information about a human skull found in October 2020 in the Rampart Range area. A bow hunter made the discovery, and investigators believe the skull belonged to a man who died at least five years prior. They are seeking the public's help to identify him, and have provided a contact number for information. The Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its annual awards dinner on April 25 at the Polaris Hotel at the Air Force Academy. Awards will recognize various local contributions, and the chamber encourages nominations from the community. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been ranked the second-best zoo in the United States in the recent USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It also ranked second for best zoo membership, and its Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit was honored as the second-best zoo exhibit nationwide. This year marks the zoo's highest ranking in nine years. Lastly, Luke Sauter from Palmer Lake has been elected to The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the United States Air Force Academy.